Month: February 2016

A. Abuse of discretion standard courts may overturn a fine that is arbitrary.

M. Mentioned in the context of the death penalty.

E. Excessive bail shall not be required.

N. No excessive fines.

D. Do not use cruel or unusual punishment.

M. Money amount of fine must match the crime.

E. Evidence against the accused is something the court takes into consideration.

N. No, two Judges may agree on bail.

T. Three provisions are in this Amendment.

 

E. Excluded the mentally retarded from execution.

I. In applying these reasonable bail can be set.

G. Gives everyone a chance to a fair bail.

H. High bail for big crime .

T. Trail court Judges are given less latitude.